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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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